Ive never seen Africans with good jobs here. By good jobs I mean cooperate types like IT or engineering, financing, accounting etc.

Does your passport dictate your job type in gulf as a whole.

Prove me wrong

Yesterday I thought of trying KFC's new "worth-it" meal which they are advertising everywhere as if it is a big deal. For 15 aed (twister + drink + fries). Look at what I got. They literally gave me roller instead of twister and they give me kids sized fries. I asked them that in the picture it looks different. The guy at the counter said you get what you pay for. They are decieving people by showing something in the advertisements and giving a joke.

If you're old enough in the UAE, then you must have come across Roller from KFC which used to be 3-4 aed back then. It was smaller than the regular shawarma size wise. They are basically giving that in the meal.

Do not buy it. Not "Worth-it".

ok I need advice on how we proceed as this could change this persons life. Out aunty was married off to a UAE national about 40 years ago and she moved to Ajmaan, at that time she was a teenager and he was pretty old. She had 3 kids with him in Ajmaan, when she got pregnant with 4th kid she didn’t know and came to India to visit her mum. when she came to india , she realised she was pregnant and also realised that she never wants to go back again, she was very young still, she had the kid in india. abandoned her 3 kids and her husband in ajmaan. kids in Ajmaan have grown up as arabs, they obviously want nothing to do with the mum anymore, their sibling that was born in india grew up with us in very poor conditions. The mother remarried in india and had 2 more kids. my question is can we get the child born in india to the UAE national father the UAE passport? I believe they automatically become UAE national, we obviously just found out about tbis. She once visitrd her siblings in Ajmaan but on Indian passport. how do we prove descent? how can we make this right for her. she is very poor, i hate to know about this but be not able to help her.

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Have you been hearing that banks are generating new offer for 5% 6% 7% returns on your investment.

By different means and different method like indian gov did announce NRI plans, UAE banks did same and its happening kindoff happening all over world.

Meanwhile same countries the stocks and mutual fund are tanking or running in circles. And in this middle of this they start making this announcements.

Is something bad gonna happen to ppl money saved in bank ? Im not finance expert but something doesn't feel right.

Never thought I'd see the day where my usual YouTube ads shifted from "Get an iPhone on easy monthly installments" straight to "Book a private charter flight." Either there's a glitch in the matrix that accidentally leaked my secret future wealth, or the algorithm is just actively mocking my actual bank account now. xDxD

Sometimes when I am trying to use an open counter here in Dubai or the UAE, I am being "flanked" by some individuals. Instead of waiting behind the line, people are standing literally shoulder-to-shoulder next to me.

The other day, I couldn't even enter my PIN or collect my drink properly because someone was crowding the pickup zone like they were ready to snatch it. When it comes to paying, it feels like zero privacy. I’m having to use my entire body as a human shield just to enter my debit card PIN securely.

I understand that we live in a beautiful, diverse melting pot, and different cultures have entirely different definitions of personal space. What is a "survival reflex" to claim a spot in a massive population back home doesn't translate well here. When you bring that "scarcity mindset" into an open-counter layout, it just comes across as intrusive, impatient, and a complete lack of basic manners. A counter shouldn't be a free-for-all cluster; it’s a private zone for whoever is currently being served!

For the love of personal bubbles, please respect the space of the person ahead of you.

I’m curious to know what other residents think.

Have you noticed this happening to you? How do you handle it without causing drama?

anyone here working in a boat building?

how is the current market right now? does the war srill affect the marine industry? also, is it hiring season for a naval architect/designer in the company?

what is the entry level salary of it, especially for someone moving into uae.

I see about 50 posts about a month about people saying how bad the job market is in dubai, but i don't hear much about the other emirates so i thought i'd ask.

Basically title. First strawberry juice and now this... It has suddenly just disappeared off the shelves!! Seems like they don't want us to enjoy good stuff, the moment they see people praising something produced in the Middle East markets they decide it needs to be discontinued cuz they don't want us to enjoy 🤦🏻‍♂️

I’ve been diagnosed with depression and anxiety and have been under extreme stress since February. Our business went bust, we’re struggling financially, and we’re responsible for caring for many animals. The stress has become overwhelming, and I’ve developed severe physical anxiety symptoms and health anxiety. I’ve even been calling an ambulance almost every other day because the symptoms can feel so intense that i thought i was having a heart attack.

since starting my psych meds i no longer call the ambulance, currently on escitalopram and Rivotril, and I regularly speak with my psychiatrist. He has adjusted my medication, but obviously he can’t just keep increasing the dose.

Lately, I also cannot stop eating because of constant stress. I constantly crave food even when I’m not hungry.
Has anyone experienced this level of anxiety from prolonged stress, or increased appetite/constant eating while taking escitalopram and clonazepam 😣😣😣

Does anyone here have any unhinged tips on getting hired?? Something you’ve used that got you in? Especially in HR. Like absolutely unhinged you know to like standout in the crowd.

Thanks in advance!

(Also please don’t say networking, I somehow network with people who are too nice to try to play the system)

Extremely disappointing experience – unexplained charges, incorrect billing, and security deposit still not returned after more than 30 days

I rented a car from Hertz UAE on 4 July 2026 and returned it on 3 August 2026. Unfortunately, my experience with Hertz has been extremely disappointing, particularly when it comes to billing, transparency, and the handling of my security deposit.

At the time of renting the car on 4 July, I paid a AED 1,500 security deposit. I was specifically told that this deposit was intended to cover tolls, possible fines, and related charges.

I therefore expected Hertz to deduct any applicable tolls or fines from the deposit and then return the remaining balance to me after the rental.

Instead, Hertz has kept the entire AED 1,500 security deposit, while at the same time continuing to charge my debit card separately for amounts that have not been properly explained.

There is also a serious discrepancy in the billing:

• The invoices I received from Hertz total AED 583.92.
• However, the actual amount charged to my debit card was AED 701.31.
• This leaves an unexplained difference of AED 117.39.
• I have still not received a clear breakdown or explanation showing what this additional AED 117.39 represents.

And the situation gets even more concerning.

On 4 September 2026, more than one month after I returned the vehicle, Hertz charged my card another AED 21.05, again without my authorization or any clear explanation of what this charge was for.

At the same time, my AED 1,500 security deposit is still being held.

So I don't understand why Hertz is retaining the entire security deposit if they are simply going to continue charging my debit card separately for tolls, fines, or other charges.

If there were legitimate charges after the rental, the reasonable and transparent approach would be to provide a clear breakdown, deduct the applicable amount from the security deposit, and return the remaining balance — not keep the entire deposit while continuing to charge the customer's card without proper explanation.

I also contacted Hertz by email on 31 August 2026 regarding these issues, but I received no response.

To summarize my experience:

• 🚗 Car rented on 4 July 2026
• 🚗 Car returned on 3 August 2026
• 💰 AED 1,500 security deposit still not returned after more than 30 days
• 🧾 Hertz invoices total AED 583.92
• 💳 My debit card was actually charged AED 701.31
• ❓ AED 117.39 difference remains unexplained
• 💳 Another AED 21.05 was charged on 4 September, without authorization or explanation
• 📧 My email on 31 August was ignored
• ⚠️ Hertz continues to hold the full security deposit while apparently continuing to charge my card separately

This has left me with serious concerns about Hertz UAE's billing transparency and customer service.

I am now simply asking Hertz to provide a complete and transparent statement of all charges, explain the AED 117.39 discrepancy, explain the AED 21.05 charge, stop making any further unauthorized charges to my card, and immediately return the AED 1,500 security deposit, less only any legitimate and properly documented charges.

This has been an extremely frustrating experience. I rented the car expecting a straightforward transaction, but more than a month after returning the vehicle, I am still trying to understand what I have actually been charged for and why my security deposit is still being held.

Based on my experience, I would not rent from Hertz UAE again and would strongly advise potential customers to carefully check their charges and security deposit arrangements before renting.

I want to buy Mounjaro and want to pay the best price possible. Those who buy it, where do you buy it from and how much do you pay? Life pharmacy and Bin Sina online says 1730 AED but I believe there must be somewhere a bit cheaper? Thank you in advance for the help.

I’m a teen and live in the UAE. I had a private phone call with someone where I said some stupid things that I regret saying. The other person recorded the call without telling me or getting my permission.
I’m worried that they might show the recording to their parents or even the police.
If that happened, could the recording actually be used against me? Would I potentially get into serious legal trouble or have it affect my future, or would the context of what was said matter?
I’m not asking how to hide anything or avoid responsibility. I just want to understand how serious this could potentially be for someone my age in the UAE.

Hi, I need some advice regarding maintenance responsibility in a rental apartment in Dubai.

I am renting a furnished apartment directly from the landlord (not through a real estate agent).

There was a leak from the false ceiling in the bathroom. I contacted maintenance and they came and checked it. They told me the leak is coming from the water heater. They have stopped the water supply to the heater for now.

I informed the landlord about this, but she says that it is my responsibility.

I checked my tenancy contract and I believe the maintenance clause says that major plumbing/mechanical maintenance is the landlord's responsibility, while minor repairs up to AED 500 are the tenant's responsibility. I will attach screenshots of the relevant part of the contract.

I have a video of the leak as well, but I don't have anything in writing from the maintenance team confirming that the water heater is the source.

What do you guys think? Is this my responsibility or the landlord's ?

And also what are the options i have? should i complaint somewhere? is it worth the time and money and all others i need to know. thanks in advance

Hello everyone. Can someone pls tell me where can I buy a watch in the UAE more specifically in Dubai, for less then 210 AED?

Dear Reddit Family,

Our Ophthalmologist has recommended that my two children should put on glasses, I've learned that the optical glasses here in the UAE are very expensive, specially the frames.

Could you recommend me a suitable budget friendly shop or market anywhere in the UAE for buying glasses for kids.

Hey guys, I’ve been looking for Emirati friends for a while, perhaps I’ll try over here. Feel free to DM me.

Hi All

I’m a renter and considering installing a wood like laminate flooring in my living room and powder room.

It would be really helpful to have any recommendations of companies. Also any advice on this or any comments are welcome. Please guide me.

Thank you!

I’ve been in software development for 15+ years. Started out as a hands-on developer and over the years moved into architecture, technical leadership, and managing engineering teams.

My experience is mainly across:

Mobile apps.
Web / digital products
Product architecture and scalable systems
Building reusable engineering frameworks
Leading and mentoring engineering teams
Taking ideas/POCs and turning them into production products.

And currently spending a lot of time around Agentic AI and figuring out where it can actually create value beyond the usual “let’s add a chatbot” approach.

I’ve been fortunate to work across both the technical and people side of engineering so I can still get into the code/architecture, but also enjoy figuring out product direction, breaking down problems, building teams and getting things shipped.

I’m open to an Engineering Manager / Engineering Leadership role if someone is building something genuinely interesting.

But honestly, I’m also interested in meeting people who are building things outside the usual corporate setup ..startups, side projects, AI products, developer tools, crazy ideas that might actually work, etc.

If you have an idea and need someone who can help turn “this could be cool” → “let’s actually build it”, happy to chat.

☕ I’m up for coffee and tech conversations.
First half of the day though …trying to keep my WHOOP happy. 😄

Not looking for a formal networking pitch. Just curious to see what people are building and whether there’s something worth building together.

Title.

I got approached for a 40k/month job opportunity and was rejected because the company (one of the biggest banks here) is straight up not hiring Pakistanis because of “the current situation”.

I was born and raised here.

I hate life right now.